Here’s a 2-Day Travel Itinerary for visiting Nagapattinam (Tamil Nadu) along with a table of major places with approximate time & entry fees.
Day 1
Morning
- 08:00 – 09:00 : Arrive in Nagapattinam, check in to your hotel, breakfast.
- 09:00 – 10:30 : Visit Kayarohanaswamy Temple (ancient Shiva temple in town).
- 10:30 – 11:30 : Drive/visit Sikkal Singaravelar Temple (Murugan temple near town).
Mid‐day
- 11:30 – 12:30 : Visit Nagore Dargah (Sufi shrine).
- 12:30 – 13:30 : Lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon
- 13:30 – 15:00 : Visit Dutch Fort, Tharangambadi / Tranquebar Fort (historic fort near Nagapattinam).
- 15:00 – 16:00 : Relax at Nagapattinam Beach or take a stroll along the coast.
Evening
- 16:00 – 17:30 : Visit Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health, Velankanni (in Velankanni town) if time allows.
- 17:30 onwards : Return, watch sunset, dinner & overnight stay in Nagapattinam.
Day 2
Morning
- 08:00 – 09:00 : Breakfast.
- 09:00 – 10:30 : Visit Soundararaja Perumal Temple (Vaishnavite temple in Nagapattinam).
- 10:30 – 12:00 : Visit Point Calimere Wildlife & Bird Sanctuary / Kodikkarai Wildlife Sanctuary – nature, birds, coastal scenery (requires drive).
Mid-day
- 12:00 – 13:00 : Lunch in a scenic location near sanctuary/beach.
- 13:00 – 14:30 : Visit Poompuhar Beach (historical/river‐mouth/beach area) or spend time exploring the coastline.
Afternoon
- 14:30 – 16:00 : Visit local museum or lighthouse or harbour area in Nagapattinam (e.g., the museum within the Dutch Fort compound).
- 16:00 – 17:00 : Enjoy local shopping / snack break in town.
Evening
- 17:00 – 18:00 : Sunset walk by the beach or harbour.
- 18:00 onwards : Dinner and prepare for departure or overnight stay.
Table of Places (popularity, approx time spent, fees)
| # | Place | Approx Time Spent | Entry Fee* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kayarohanaswamy Temple | ~60-90 mins | Free |
| 2 | Sikkal Singaravelar Temple | ~45-60 mins | Free |
| 3 | Nagore Dargah | ~45-60 mins | Free / nominal |
| 4 | Dutch Fort, Tharangambadi | ~60-90 mins | Free |
| 5 | Nagapattinam Beach | ~30-45 mins | Free |
| 6 | Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health (Velankanni) | ~60-90 mins | Free |
| 7 | Soundararaja Perumal Temple | ~45-60 mins | Free |
| 8 | Point Calimere / Kodikkarai Wildlife Sanctuary | ~90-120 mins | Free / small charge depending on park |
| 9 | Poompuhar Beach / river‐mouth area | ~30-45 mins | Free |
Enjoy your 2-Day trip in Nagapattinam!